Translations of My Writing
Several of my posts have been translated to other languages. I’m grateful to these translators who are bringing my content to a wider audience.
Instructional Design
Instructional Design Hourly Rates and Salary
How much do instructional designers get paid? This post includes rates and salaries from multiple sources.
Focus on What’s Important for Learning
SMEs are passionate about their topics, and they often want to include irrelevant information. Why should you focus on what’s important, and how can you convince your SMEs?
Is Instructional Design the Right Career?
In this post, I talk about determining if instructional design is a good “fit” as a career. This is less about the skills and more about the desire; it’s about figuring out if you’d be happy working as an instructional designer.
Choosing Branching Scenarios When They Matter Most
Branching scenarios are great, but when are they worth the time and effort required to create them?
Professional Organizations and Career Options
Learn about the two most prominent professional organizations and some employment optionswithin the field of instructional design.
Technology Skills for Instructional Designers
If you’re hoping to move into a career in instructional design, chances are you need to learn some of the common technology.
Instructional Design Skills
If you want to learn about instructional design and improve your skills, a number of books and free online resources are available.
I’m Speaking at Learning Solutions 2019
I’m speaking at the Learning Solutions 2019 Conference. I have a session on choosing branching scenarios and a panel in the future of instructional design.
Getting Into Instructional Design
You can get into the field of instructional design two ways: the direct path (a masters degree or certificate) or the indirect path (changing careers from teaching or training).